The Fine Art of Small Talk, Newly Revised Second Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (515 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0971132224 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 143 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
She covers such cocktail-party conundrums as how to spot "approachable" interlocutors, how to make introductions, how to butt into an intriguing conversation, resuscitate a flagging one and bail out of a boring one, and how to resist one-uppers, know-it-alls, motormouths and other abusers of talk. Given the ingrained human reluctance to talk to strangers, will, not technique, is the real issue. . The heart of Fine's methodology consists of long lists of icebreakers and inviting questions that she instructs readers to memorize and regurgitate as needed to jump-start and sustain conversations, and these read like rather bad small-talk-dull ("How has the internet affected your life?"), stilted ("Do you have a personal motto or creed?") and awkward ("Describe an embarrassing moment you've had."). Much of the book is taken up with motivational pep-talks to get readers to initiate contac
How to face social functions without a stiff drink St. Omer Van Matzah This book has been most helpful to me. I hate public functions due to the witless small talk I am subjected to. I love to listen to people's stories when we can move beyond the mundane, but have wondered how to move women beyond their current diet or workout regimen, addictions or my Super Child's life long accomplishments.(Potty training is boring after 3 minutes and your grandchild's 10 knock knock jokesplease ) It is nice to know what is an appropriate subjec. Delivers, but could be so much more A Customer Two of the four sides of this set are extremely good. The others add information but not in the same "wow, this is great stuff" way. Example: Side 1, the Introduction, starts with "Debra, is it ok to be shy?" And her witty retort is "Yes, it is very ok to be shy." Repetitious and dumb sounding. Side 4 on Listening is marred by imperfections as she intentionally confuses logcial, literal phrases with poor listening skills ("Put a dot ON the letter i, NOT above it. "Wonderfully practical" according to Mark Hayes. I just finished reading the book. It is very good - especially for another "enginerd". There are very many practical do's and don'ts. I have already begun putting some of it into practice.
With practical advice and conversation "cheat sheets," The FINE Art of Small Talk will help you learn to feel more comfortable in any type of social situation, from lunch with the boss to an association event to a cocktail party where you don't know a soul. The Fine Art of Small Talk teaches you to: Start a conversation even when you think you have nothing to say Avoid foot-in-mouth disease Stable your shaky knees and dry your sweaty palms Prevent pregnant pauses and awkward silences Adopt listening skills that will make you a better conversationalist Approach social functions with confidence Feel more at ease at parties, meetings, job interviews, and trade shows Turn every conversation into an opportunity for success. Do you spend an abnormal amount of time hiding out in the bathroom or hanging out at the buffet table at social gatherings? Does the thought